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The storm clouds are gathering: Towards a totalitarian state? (2), by Jideofor Adibe

The storm clouds are gathering: Towards a totalitarian state? (2), by Jideofor Adibe

BEYOND the protests, there are a number of issues the government should pay attention to: One, though the protesters might have different motives, they seem all united by alienation from the government and even the state system. Rather than use blackmail and strong-arm tactics, government should use credible opinion polls to articulate and aggregate the […]

Best way to defend the Presidency (4), by Eric Teniola

Best way to defend the Presidency (4), by Eric Teniola

From last week, continues the narrative of how the Obasanjo regime  hastily appointed Dr Ibrahim Ayagi to defend the presidency in the face of the crisis arising from the introduction of Shariá law in the North. Dr Ayagi was a former director of Continental Merchant Bank, formerly Chase Merchant Bank of Nigeria. THE same government […]

Nigeria’s food crisis gets worse, FG confused

Nigeria’s food crisis gets worse, FG confused

By Dele Sobowale “Drought: Kogi Govt; farmers seek divine intervention.” “Despite harvest, food prices remain high in Taraba.” “Food crisis may worsen as flood hits 10 states.” “SEMA seeks govt help as drought dry up crops in four states.” “Why grains importation won’t happen soon, by stakeholders.” Like a sudden heavy downpour and thunderstorm, destroying […]